Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its highly anticipated Summer Sale, offering exclusive deals that include free drinks packages on over 40 select cruises to destinations across Spain, Norway, Turkey, France, and more. Guests can enjoy up to £35.00 per person, per night in complimentary drinks, making their cruise even more enjoyable and value-packed. With sailings aboard the intimate ships Bolette, Borealis, and Balmoral, travelers can embark on unforgettable journeys to stunning destinations from regional ports including Southampton, Dover, and Liverpool.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its highly anticipated Summer Sale, offering complimentary drinks packages on more than 40 select sailings, as well as exclusive discounts for solo travelers.
Guests who book eligible cruises between Wednesday, May 14th, and Wednesday, June 25th, will enjoy a FREE drinks package worth up to £35.00 per person, per night, enhancing the value of their cruise and ensuring a more relaxing and enjoyable time onboard.
This exclusive offer is available on cruises aboard Fred. Olsen’s smaller ships—Bolette, Borealis, and Balmoral—with departures from various regional ports including Southampton, Dover, Portsmouth, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Rosyth (Edinburgh).
A total of 44 sailings are included in the offer, with durations ranging from five to 19 nights. Guests can look forward to exploring the stunning Norwegian fjords, joining ORCA on a wildlife search in the Azores, and experiencing the rich culture of Turkey with a visit to Istanbul’s famous Hagia Sophia, among other exciting itineraries.
In addition to the free drinks package, special offers are available for solo travelers on 11 sailings, with prices starting from just £749. Adventurers can explore a variety of destinations including the picturesque harbour town of Honfleur, the vibrant cultures of Spain, the mesmerizing Northern Lights at Christmas, and the subtropical beauty of the Canary Islands.
The free drinks package includes a selection of house beers, spirits, wines, and soft drinks. Normally, drinks packages for six-night or longer cruises cost £24.99 per person, per night, and £35.00 per person, per night on shorter cruises of five nights or less.
Here’s a glimpse at some of the special itineraries included in the Summer Sale:
- Borealis’ 5-night ‘Exploring the Landscapes of España Verde’ Cruise
Departing Southampton on August 21st, 2025, prices start from £799 per person, including a FREE drinks package worth £35.00 per person, per night when booked by June 25th, 2025. Guests will explore the lush northern coast of Spain, experience the vibrant Aste Negusia Basque festival, and enjoy the regional delicacies of Rioja and pintxos.
Itinerary: Southampton, UK – Santander, Spain – Getxo (Bilbao), Spain (overnight port) – Southampton, UK - Bolette’s 9-night ‘Scenic Landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords’ Cruise
Departing from Liverpool on August 27th, 2025, prices start from £1,249 per person, including a FREE drinks package worth £24.99 per person, per night when booked by June 25th, 2025. Guests will marvel at the breathtaking fjords from the deck of Bolette, experience the iconic Flåm Railway, and hike to the famous Briksdal Glacier with a local geological guide.
Itinerary: Liverpool, England – Ulvik, Norway (anchor) – Cruising Hardangerfjord, Norway – Eidfjord, Norway – Olden, Norway – Bergen, Norway – Liverpool, England - Balmoral’s 12-night ‘Discovering Turkish Treasures’ Cruise
Departing Rhodes on October 25th, 2025, prices start from £1,599 per person, including a FREE drinks package worth £24.99 per person, per night when booked by June 25th, 2025. Guests will explore some of Europe’s most famous landmarks, indulge in Turkish tea, and wander through Istanbul’s historic Grand Bazaar.
Itinerary: Rhodes, Greece (overnight stay) – Bodrum, Turkey – Kusadasi, Turkey – Istanbul, Turkey – Valletta, Malta – Malaga, Spain (overnight stay) - Bolette’s 5-night ‘Exploring the Harbour Town of Honfleur’ Cruise
Departing Liverpool on December 10th, 2025, prices for solo travelers start from just £749 per person when booked by June 25th, 2025. Guests will explore the picturesque harbour of Honfleur, sample local Normandy cuisine, and enjoy the charming atmosphere of the Vieux Bassin, famously depicted in the paintings of Monet and Boudin.
Itinerary: Liverpool, UK – Honfleur, France (overnight) – Liverpool, UK
With these fantastic offers, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is making it easier than ever for guests to enjoy an unforgettable summer getaway with even greater value.
